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E221 JJN

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 JJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 38,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,235 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,235 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 37,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 36,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s inner sills / floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s inner sills / floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,609 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sill/floor slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sill/floor slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,635 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode.nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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E221 JJN is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E221 JJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E221 JJN is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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